Safety Center · Close Calls · NASA ASRS
ACN 2030982What the Reporter Described
Report 1 | Narrative: While on the left downwind for runway 17L at approximately 8000 feet we encountered a near miss with a drone. The drone flew from north to south at about 100 feet above our altitude and missed us slightly high and left of the aircraft. The drone was black; about the size of the football; and had a red light. No deviation had to take place to avoid it.
Report 1 | Synopsis: Corporate First Officer reported a near midair collision with a UAS while they were on approach.